Fishing Rod Database

Basis BG

Japanese-market Shimano rods for heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics.

Models
4
Market
Japan
Length
13.8'–16.4'
Type
Spinning
Discipline
Iso

Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

6-420K Spinning · 13'9"

A 13'9" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Basis BG lineup, built for heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics, telescopic, rated for 37.5-93.8 g sinkers on 10-24 go nylon.

5-480 Spinning · 15'9"

A 15'9" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Basis BG lineup, built for heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics, telescopic, rated for 30-75 g sinkers on 8-20 go nylon.

3-500 Spinning · 16'5"

A 16'5" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Basis BG lineup, built for heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics, telescopic, rated for 7.5-37.5 g sinkers on 3-10 go nylon.

4-500 Spinning · 16'5"

A 16'5" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Basis BG lineup, built for heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics, telescopic, rated for 18.8-56.2 g sinkers on 6-16 go nylon.


Rods in this series

Save Model Length Price
6-420K 13'9" Buy from Shimano
5-480 15'9" Buy from Shimano
3-500 16'5" Buy from Shimano
4-500 16'5" Buy from Shimano